Starbucks Announces Over 200 Job Cuts at Seattle Headquarters
Starbucks is laying off more than 200 employees from its Seattle headquarters as part of a corporate restructuring effort. The layoffs, set to begin on October 19 and conclude by November 1, are tied to organizational changes announced in May and the company's shift of some operations to its Nashville office. Affected roles span various departments including finance, IT, communications, real estate, and store design. The job cuts follow previous reductions earlier this year that eliminated around 300 U.S.-based positions and over 2,000 corporate jobs in early 2025. Starbucks is also closing regional offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, and Burbank as part of its cost-cutting strategy. The company plans to expand its Nashville office with a $100 million investment aimed at supporting up to 2,000 employees over five years. The restructuring aligns with CEO Brian Niccol's 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround plan, which includes ambitious expansion goals such as opening more than 2,000 new stores globally by 2028.
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